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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Bloggers from the Miami Heat Index and HeatFreak.com spent two podcasts discussing the HEAT’s trade for Norris Cole; how some of the competitors did in the NBA draft; and which “young, energetic veterans” should be targeted in free agency to give the HEAT “more than enough” to win an NBA title next season.

Part One:
Part One of the podcast began with a discussion of the HEAT’s roster needs and whether any of them were addressed by trading for Norris Cole, the senior point guard from Cleveland State University. Was he the right pick for the HEAT? Where would he fit best in the rotation?

The video below (without audio) illustrates Cole’s ability to play defense and run the pick-and-roll.

Check out the links below for more Cole videos and background information:

The podcast continued with an evaluation of the NBA draft for the HEAT’s primary competitors.

This podcast used Win Score, a statistical model created by Professor David Berri from the Wages of Wins Journal, to measure how much a player's box score statistics contributed to their team's efficiency differential and wins. An average college player produced a Win Score of 10.2. More information on these stats can be found at the following links:

Part Two of the podcast discussed who the HEAT should target in free agency, whether players should be judged by their tattoos and how long the lockout will delay free agent signings.

This podcast used Wins Produced, a statistical model created by sports economist David Berri from the Wages of Wins Journal, to measure how much a player's box score statistics contributed to their team's efficiency differential and wins. An average player produces 0.100 wins per 48 minutes (WP48), a star player produces +0.200 WP48 and a superstar produces +0.300 WP48. More information on these stats can be found at the following links: